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🌟 Welcome to 'Solutionist Stories with Sarah'

"Problems are nothing but wake-up calls for creativity." —Geri Weitzman

Welcome to the inaugural edition of 'Solutionist Stories with Sarah,' a newsletter where I will seek to explore the intersection of idealism and actuality.

I often take technical deep dives on a variety of topics related to sustainability, health, design, and buildings, and for a long time wasn't sure where or how to best share out that information. (Or if anyone was even interested in it). But as I have a general aversion to waste, I started sharing it on various blogs, articles and then here, on LinkedIn via articles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahgudeman/recent-activity/articles/ .

Now, with this newsletter platform, I hope to create a cohesive place to post more regularly.

Also, hopefully the title of this post sets the tone and expectation that I am 100%, at my core, an engineer who is not above a joke about computer programming / throwback to blog titles of the 90's. So are you ready for it ?

Yes, I started with a programming language sanity test and tied that into a Taylor Swift song reference... Just trying to ensure you all know what you're getting into, here.

"Here", we will dive into the possibilities of how to confront complex problems with a solutionist mindset. From everyday conundrums to global challenges, I want to help identify and unravel the threads of various topics and then hopefully weave them together into solutions - or at least provide the materials for others to do so. My goal for each post is a journey into the heart of problem-solving, through discovery, sharing my personal observations, and a deep dive into creative processes that turn 'what is' into 'what could be'.

As a self-identified Solutionist , my commitment is to provide you with insights that aren't just thought-provoking, but inspiring and actionable—encouraging others to harness your own creative energies and affect change. Whether it's improving an existing process or uncovering the root cause of a yet-unasked question, the stories shared here aim to ignite your passion for transformation.

We'll explore topics like:

- Innovative Green Building Practices: Uncover the deep green building techniques that go beyond sustainability to restore life both inside and outside their walls.

- The Carbon Dilemma: A deep dive into the complex world of carbon management and the innovative ways we can reduce our footprint.

- Creative Conservation Efforts: Stories of communities and individuals who are finding new ways to protect and enhance our natural world.

Each edition aims to equip you with knowledge and inspire you to find your own innovative solutions to the challenges you face. Whether you're a professional in the sustainability sector, an entrepreneur, or simply a curious thinker, I hope there's something here for you.

So please feel free to share, comment, and engage as we grow this community of changemakers and explore the power of solutions together. Welcome aboard!